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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.14, 3,128.91 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.14, 3,128.91 and 787.32 is: 1,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.14 : 3,128.91 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.14/3,128.91 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.14x = 3,128.91 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.14x = 2,463,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,453.42/2,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.87

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